Oxygen therapy for hair: benefits, before and after

Qhen the hair needs to be re-oxygenated, to resolve micro-lesions on the scalp or typical blemishes such as dandruff, hair oxygen therapy may be the ideal solution. Personalized treatment, improves and gives new sprint to the hair.

Oxygen therapy for hair, what it is and what it is for

The principle of hair oxygen therapy is the same as for skin treatment: exploit the benefits of a flow of oxygen in the gaseous state on lengths and scalp.

«The devices used for oxygen therapy exploit the principle of what is hyperbaric therapy: through a regulator in direct contact with the scalp, oxygen with a high degree of purity and at high pressure is profuseconsiderably higher than the atmospheric one,” he explains Biancamaria Mancini – Research and Development Manager of Istituto Helvetico Sanders.

The benefits of oxygen on hair

What are the benefits of oxygen? «A greater supply of local oxygen helps to improve the condition of the scalp, especially in the case of flaking, redness and seborrhea, but also acts on the synthesis of capillary constituents, improving their aesthetic performance. Pure oxygen delivered at high pressure, in fact, it has an antimicrobial and antibacterial action, improves local microcirculation, stimulates cell renewal and optimizes the level of hair hydration».

In addition, trichological oxygen therapy it also acts as a support for more targeted treatments for the hairfor example those based on natural extracts that take care of the various trichological problems, from the scalp to hair loss.

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Direct or indirect, the protocols of hair oxygen therapy

A necessary requirement before starting the therapy is thorough cleaning of the hair: in fact before undergoing the treatment it is necessary to completely remove all impurities, especially from the skin, so that oxygen can penetrate easily.

Active substances are also added to the oxygenfrom drugs if the treatment is performed in the medical field to natural cosmetic active ingredients that respond to the needs of the hair: «The oxygen and the active ingredients can be transmitted to the dermis in two different aesthetic protocols: in the direct one, the active ingredients are applied with a massage directly on the hair and subsequently conveyed with oxygen for about 20 minutes by the airbrush on the areas to be treated”.

While in the indirect protocol, «the active ingredients and oxygen are sprayed at the same time through the airbrush on the areas to be treated, again for about 20 minutes. In both cases, the person does not feel any pain and can immediately return to his daily tasks».

When to do an oxygen therapy treatment

This treatment is particularly indicated especially in three cases: «If i hair is brittle and lacking in nourishment, it restores volume, elasticity and shine, even in cases of aggressive chemical treatments. If the scalp is affected by dandruff and seborrhea improves tissue oxygenation restoring its balance and reducing blemishes thanks to the supply of hydration and nourishment provided by oxygen. Finally, if i hair has a tendency to fall out or thin outtissue oxygenation, and the successful improvement of scalp circulation, helps stimulate growth».

Although there is no minimum number of sessions, general guidelines are still followed: generally three sessions a week are performed for a minimum of six sessions, to then practice one a month for a year.

After oxygen therapy, how to take care of your hair at home

Following the treatment, which helps to overcome all the problems, it is necessary to adopt a suitable hair routine.

«First of all we must start with the scalp cleansing with specific products, also associating a skin scrub. The shampoo must also have an acid pH and be without aggressive surfactants. It also matters over time keep the stems fed with balm, serums or masks; finally, in the rinsing phase, a revitalizing tonic should always be applied first. In more serious cases, supplements are also recommended, adjusted according to one’s needs.

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